Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: "Anxiety without a reason" in menopause and beyond

Many women notice something puzzling during menopause and postmenopause: feelings of anxiety or inner restlessness seem to reappear, but without a clear cause.

There’s no particular worry to dwell on, no story behind it. Just an uneasy feeling, a sense of urgency, or internal “nervous energy.” It can feel confusing or even discouraging — but it’s important to know that this experience is real, and it’s not a personal failure.

What’s really happening in the body

Anxiety isn’t always “in the mind.” Sometimes, it begins in the body — especially when hormones start to change.

During menopause, the...